Dzialdowo Castle, Dzialdowo, Poland

Teutonic Knights conquered the Dzialdowo region and built a castle in the early 14th century. A wing of the castle still remains. The new settlement near the castle founded by Mikołaj z Karbowa and named Soldov was granted town privileges on 14 August 1344 by the Grand Master Ludolf König. The name Dzialdoff was first written on a 1409 map during the Polish–Lithuanian–Teutonic War.

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Address

Wolności 3, Dzialdowo, Poland

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Poland

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Piotr Ciecierski (7 months ago)
Pięknie odrestaurowany zamek, wydobyto maksimum możliwości z tego, co pozostało. Same ekspozycje przedstawione są w przejrzysty i oczywiście nowoczesny sposób. Miła atmosfera dopełnia całości. Z pewnością powrócę tam nie raz. Polecam wszystkim ciekawym historii.

Natalya Lysenko (10 months ago)
very interesting place, a lot of interactive stands and interesting information

Inga Mleczkowska (14 months ago)
Wow

Martyna F (2 years ago)
Interesting place. For free. Great for kids and adults

Tom Zajdel (2 years ago)
Lots of stuff per sq feet. A/c poor working. Good history learning.

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